Saturday, March 5, 2011

Red Fox













RED FOX

A swishing in the grass.
A small sharp face,
frozen in -- a snarl or a laugh?
Limpid golden eyes
that recognize.
A bushy beard
brushing behind,

and a bubble of joy within me
to share my place in life
with such a thing.
 
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13 comments:

  1. izzyMarch 5, 2011 at 8:48 AM

    There is such joy in sharing a few moments with
    wild creatures! they are very focused and aware.
    Thanks-

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  2. TitusMarch 5, 2011 at 12:16 PM

    Was going to say almost exactly the same as izzy - beautifully captured moment, and lovely instantaneous feel to the poem.

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  3. LouiseMarch 5, 2011 at 1:49 PM

    'and a bubble of joy within me
    to share my place in life
    with such a thing.'
    Wonderful Karen, you captured that instant connection, a language beyond words really.

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  4. The BugMarch 5, 2011 at 2:41 PM

    Made me smile :)

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  5. SzélsőFaMarch 5, 2011 at 3:42 PM

    nature's wonders come in so many delightful forms...

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  6. UnknownMarch 5, 2011 at 5:40 PM

    This is a happy little piece. I feel the same way when nature gifts me like this.

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  7. the walking manMarch 6, 2011 at 8:43 AM

    All I can say is I like it but it made me think of diminishing habitat.

    I know Gloomy Walking Man never lets up!

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  8. AnonymousMarch 6, 2011 at 11:12 PM

    Very totemic. Though Fox has his ups and downs, I should think. :)

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  9. Tess KincaidMarch 7, 2011 at 3:23 PM

    There is a little fox that I occasionally see trotting toward the house at twilight, like he owns the place.

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  10. KarenMarch 7, 2011 at 9:54 PM

    Everyone - I apologize for not answering each of you individually. Work and life have been crazy busy lately, and I'm hardly finding (making) time to write at all. Sometimes, I read your blogs without commenting for the same reason. Please know that I read and appreciate everyone who comments here and hope to be back around soon.

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  11. Brian MillerMarch 13, 2011 at 10:35 AM

    very nice...we saw a fox last year by the basebal feild...it was fun to watch...we dont see as many these days...congrats ont eh goddess award....

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  12. Everyday GoddessMarch 13, 2011 at 10:56 AM

    excellent connection! i gave you one of my weekly goddess awards which you can collect anytime if you like.
    Happy blogging~
    Elise

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  13. DianneMarch 17, 2011 at 11:46 AM

    a bubble of joy indeed! I laughed at the Cleopatra line following this post also.
    take care of the children.
    wonderful rhyme and rhythm in your work. i aspire to do nearly as well.
    Dianne

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